Why wouldn't Norris use the pace?
LEC in 2024 didn't need to pit, so he kept everyone bunched so no one can pit onto new tires.
In 2025 you have to make two stops, you need to build a gap. I expect Norris to run away and build a gap.
Even not going full pace, it won't be too much of an issue to create a gap when needed.
Because I don't think he has a need to go full beans until he has to, he'll be able to manage the race and balance his risks. He might well choose to go for it tomorrow, I just don't think he really has a need to for all of the race.FittingMechanics wrote: ↑24 May 2025, 19:56Why wouldn't Norris use the pace?
LEC in 2024 didn't need to pit, so he kept everyone bunched so no one can pit onto new tires.
In 2025 you have to make two stops, you need to build a gap. I expect Norris to run away and build a gap.
If we get cars that do early stops, or even early two stops, the leaders will have to gap them or lose out if there is green running. You can't just slow down everyone.mwillems wrote: ↑24 May 2025, 21:38Because I don't think he has a need to go full beans until he has to, he'll be able to manage the race and balance his risks. He might well choose to go for it tomorrow, I just don't think he really has a need to for all of the race.FittingMechanics wrote: ↑24 May 2025, 19:56Why wouldn't Norris use the pace?
LEC in 2024 didn't need to pit, so he kept everyone bunched so no one can pit onto new tires.
In 2025 you have to make two stops, you need to build a gap. I expect Norris to run away and build a gap.
Whatever they do will have one eye on keeping first and another on getting 2nd, so they'll manage it well enough.
I can't see any driver guaranteeing he loses 10 points to his nearest title rival by literally helping that rival to beat him.